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Adhering to tire maintenance guidelines helps prevent many accidents and improves road safety.

The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB) announced that the Cabinet has approved the decision allowing government employees to adjust their working hours. The changes will take effect from September 9.

Ashghal has announced road closures on Omar Bin Al Khattab Street and Madinat Khalifa South Roundabout on Thursday and Friday from midnight to 8 AM. The closures, part of maintenance work, will only occur at night. Alternative routes are available for road users during this time.

The Indian Embassy in Qatar is organizing a 'Meet the Ambassador' open house to address the concerns of Indian expatriates and suggest possible solutions. The event will take place tomorrow (September 5) at 3 PM. The open house will be led by the Indian Ambassador to Qatar, Vipul.

The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara has inaugurated an exhibition titled migrants by Saudi fine artist Saleh Alqasem in Building 18, running until September 14.

The National Planning Council (NPC) reported a 57% decrease in fatal car accidents in July compared to the previous month. In July 2024, a total of 602 traffic accidents were recorded, down from 647 in June.

Doha Metro & Lusail Tram announced the inauguration of new metrolink route M212. The M212 operates from the Al Riffa Mall of Qatar station to cover Al Reem Compound and Barzan Housing Complex

Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has approved Law No. 12 of 2024 on the nationalization of jobs in the private sector. According to the Qatar News Agency, the law will be enforced six months after its publication in the official gazette. The law aims to significantly increase the participation of Qatari workers in private sector companies, create new job opportunities for citizens and their children, and maximize the use of Qatari human resources in the private sector.

The prominent oil and natural gas distribution company in Qatar, WOQOD, has announced that the advertisements and news circulating on social media inviting the public to invest in the company are baseless.

The Qatar Meteorological Department has released the latest weather report, declaring September as the first month of autumn. As the transition from summer to winter begins, temperatures are expected to decrease while humidity increases. Light rainfall, especially with thunderstorms in the afternoons, is also anticipated. Winds will primarily blow from the east at moderate speeds, and the average daily temperature is expected to drop to 33.1°C in September.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, along with Mowasalat (Karwa), wrapped up their 2024-2025 back-to-school campaign at Doha Festival City from August 25 to 31. The campaign, involving various ministries, focused on educating students and parents through interactive activities on traffic safety and school preparedness.

The procedures related to the GCC Unified Tourist Visa, known as 'GCC Grand Tours,' have been reported as complete. Kuwaiti media sources expect that the unified tourist visa will be available by the end of December 2024

The Indian Embassy in Qatar has announced that maintenance work will be carried out on the Passport Seva Portal from 5:30 PM Qatar time today, August 29, until 3:30 AM on September 2. Due to this, passport services and related services such as Tatkal Passport and PCC will not be available from 4:30 PM today until September 1.

Media Majlis Museum (mm:museum) at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) has inaugurated its eighth mixed-media exhibition,

Minister of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al-Thani has issued decisions to impose final anti-dumping duties on imports of certain types of automotive batteries originating from or exported from the Republic of Korea and the Republic of India.

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a temporary closure of Ras Abu Aboud Road from Monday morning until 11 p.m. on August 31 (Saturday) for maintenance work. The fast and middle lanes from East Interchange to Hamad International Airport are affected. Alternative routes are available, and the closure is coordinated with the General Directorate of Traffic.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has reopened registration and transfer for students of all nationalities in government schools for the new academic year 2024-25.

As students prepare for the new academic year 2024-2025, The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announces the completion of school zone safety measures around 611 schools across Qatar.

Ashghal places utmost importance on ensuring their safety within school zones.

To protect the privacy of others and avoid legal responsibility, individuals who are not authorized should not take photos of people or traffic accidents, emphasized Captain Khalid Abdullah Al Kuwari, Traffic Investigation Officer at the General Traffic Department.

Mowasalat (Karwa) has announced the launch of 3,000 eco-friendly school buses for the 2024-25 academic year in Qatar. This includes Euro 5 diesel buses and ten electric buses to reduce carbon emissions. Drivers and supervisors have been trained to ensure student safety, according to Mohamed Ahmed M.K. Abukhadeej, Director of Strategy Management Office.

Preparations for the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit are underway. The event, part of the current season, runs from November 29 to December 1. Qatar is now a ten-year host, with upgraded facilities, including the new Lusail Hill Lounge, ensuring a premium experience

In connection with the Souhail International Falcon Exhibition, a falconry and hunting stamp exhibition has begun in Katara. The exhibition will continue until September 14, according to the organizers.

The Qatar Indian Embassy, in collaboration with ICBF, is organizing a special consular camp tomorrow (Friday) at Al Khor. The camp will take place at Khor Bay Residencia (opposite the Harbor, Building No. 22, Zone 74, Street 887).

Services such as passport renewal, attestation, and other embassy-related services will be available. This camp is being held to make it easier for Indians living in Al Khor and nearby areas to access embassy services.

Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Wednesday will be humid and hazy at times with scattered clouds and a chance of local clouds maybe rainy at places by noon, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.

The third edition of Katara Space Science Program kicked off today, August 20, at Al Thuraya Planetarium in Katara. The three-day event is organised by the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara in collaboration with MAPS International and will continue until August 22.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in Qatar has simplified and reduced the costs of starting a home business. The licensing fee for home-based businesses has been lowered from QR1,500 to QR300. Additionally, the number of approved home businesses has expanded from 15 to 63

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has launched additional flights to the key global destinations of London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo, Japan for the 2024-2025 season.

Aspire Academy has hosted a highly successful table tennis training camp, which included players from Sweden, India, and Croatia. They were joined by four Aspire Academy student-athletes and two players nominated by the Qatar Table Tennis Federation.

As the summer vacation approaches to an end and all students return to their desks, some parents might overlook the importance of their children’s dental health amidst the preparations for buying school supplies and getting school uniforms tailored or purchased, along with other school-related needs.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in a spirit of community and collaboration, has launched the Back-to-School campaign for the new academic year 2024-2025 under the slogan "My School, My Second Home." This campaign is being held in partnership with Mowasalat Company (Karwa) and Msheireb Properties. The campaign will run from 18 August to 31 September.